Jason Griffin, Bronc Rider, Mesquite, Texas
Artist
Don Russell
(American, born 1953)
Date2015, printed 2017
Mediumdigital inkjet color print on paper
Dimensions22 × 17 inches (55.9 × 43.2 cm)
Image: 18 1/16 × 10 5/16 inches (45.9 × 26.2 cm)
Image: 18 1/16 × 10 5/16 inches (45.9 × 26.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of the artist, 2017
Object number2017.1.1
ClassificationsPhotographs
Label TextThe photograph of Jason Griffin is part of a series Cowboys of Color. The photographer said, “The intent of this portfolio is to make visible the modern black cowboy. It is today’s history and shows the continuation of this black rodeo and ranching tradition into our time.” Griffin is a Bareback Bronc Champion of numerous rodeos. Griffin said, “Historical figures like Bill Pickett and Nat Love, those cowboys were so strong to shine through and overcome the hurdles they faced in their times. I admire their strength. I aspire to be the same way.”
ProvenanceArtist; gifted May 4, 2017 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art
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